Sir Ken McCallum

Sir Ken McCallum is the Director General of MI5, the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. He has been vocal about the evolving nature of national security threats, particularly focusing on the complexities of modern espionage as it relates to China. McCallum emphasizes the need to understand that contemporary espionage extends beyond traditional spying, involving broader strategies that seek to influence political and economic landscapes.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

74,229

Power

2,952$

Sentiment

4.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
United Kingdom	2	4.50	0.10%	+10%	67,886,011	74,229	$2,700,000	2,952$
Totals	2				67,886,011	74,229	$2,700,000	2,952$

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United Kingdom: Sir Ken McCallum is the current director general of MI5, which is under scrutiny for its actions during the Troubles. 4

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BBC: the extraordinary battle over what stays secret

United Kingdom: MI5 director general Sir Ken McCallum stated that it was not realistic to eliminate all potential risks associated with the embassy. 5

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BBC: UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London

United Kingdom: Sir Ken McCallum said to not think too much just in terms of classic card-carrying spies. 5

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BBC: How China really spies on the UK in 2025